Hilton Jefferson (July 30, 1903 – November 14, 1968) was an American jazz alto saxophonist born in Danbury, Connecticut, perhaps best known for leading the saxophone section from 1940–1949 in the Cab Calloway band. Jefferson is said to have been "a soft, delicate saxophone player, with an exquisite sensibility."
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30 July 1903 Danbury, Connecticut, United States
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Died |
14 November 1968 (aged 65)
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Zodiac | Leo |
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